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26 June - 28 June
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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and absolutely friendly staff. The location is ideal and within walking distance to great eats. I’ll definitely book here again. "
United States
Connie
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Kensington Motel
Exterior

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is AU$578
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (317 reviews)
"Good tidy Motel with friendly staff. A but dated but very tidy and comfortable. Good location. "
Australia
Shelley
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Motel Six
View from property

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (573 reviews)
"Great location, Great vibe away from Auckland and very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing experience!"
Australia
Mohammed
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Premier Ocean View Apart) | Balcony

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"My wife and I have been to Pacific Rendezvous before and its a stunning place. "
Australia
Sean
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Pacific Rendezvous
Property grounds

Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Great place to stay. With beautiful views and a well maintained Kauri Villas. It is a perfect place to get away. Our grandson said the gamesroom and the views was a big hit for him. Thank you"
Australia
Patrick
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Kauri Villas
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
Avenues, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Reception

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (280 reviews)
"Excellent - very nice, well equipped room. Bonus was having a nice laundry room available as well."
United States
Gregory
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Lodge Bordeaux
Studio, Ground Floor

Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (367 reviews)
"Second time staying here both times been excellent will definitely be coming back"
Australia
Koata
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Continental Motel
Exterior

Top Hill House

Top Hill House
4.0 star property
15.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"This was an absolute treat to stay in, great location and friendly "
Australia
Thea
The price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Top Hill House
Studio | View from room

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (312 reviews)
"It’s ok, good for somewhere to rest briefly"
Australia
Crystal
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Quest Whangarei
On the beach, beach towels

The Sands Motel

The Sands Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Kensington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Staff very accommodating. Amazing beachfront."
Australia
Karene
The price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
The Sands Motel
Front of property

Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (548 reviews)
"Good Room, good location"
Australia
STEVE
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Kingswood Manor Motel
Staircase

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (229 reviews)
"Good experience staying at the hotel. Spacious clean room, beautiful view. Staff especially Raewyn was very helpful. Breakfast and restaurant is great too. Worth the price and overall a great stay. "
Australia
Mukul
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Living area

Ora Springs Retreat

Ora Springs Retreat
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Kensington
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Ora Springs Retreat
Indoor pool

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (640 reviews)
"very cleaned room, very friendly staff, excellent bar and food."
Australia
Pa Bawi
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Studio)

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"We had a great overnight stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly & helpful staff, close to the town basin & restaurants."
Australia
Narelle
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Corporate Studio

Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (127 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Exterior

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Would stay there again, helpful staff, clean and comfortable"
Australia
Lindsay
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Seasonal outdoor pool

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (103 reviews)
"The rooms were lovely and clean close to all amenities. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Bradley
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Aaron Court Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

Onerahi

While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reyburn House and Claphams National Clock Museum.

Marsden Cove

While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Port Whangarei

When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Reyburn House and Claphams National Clock Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

10/10 Excellent
"A great stay. Nice and quiet despite being on the main road. Motel staff super friendly. Fresh milk, which is great Will be back!"
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kensington?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whangarei's Kensington neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Whangarei Quarry Gardens as part of your Kensington travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Kensington?
For your stay in Kensington, Kensington Motel is one of the top choices based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes and Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix.
How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 8 Kensington hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Whangarei area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Kensington.
What is there to do around this Whangarei neighbourhood?
Whangarei Quarry Gardens is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. When you're sightseeing in Whangarei, Quarry Arts Centre and Old Library Arts Centre are also worth a stop.

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